Mayra Garcia
Bakersfield
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper, and multitasker.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Bakersfield, CA
12.2020 - 01.2026
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Responded promptly to incidents, providing immediate assistance and support.
- Conducted regular patrols to detect and deter security breaches or hazards.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations and emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, incidents, and observations.
Sales Associate
CarMax
Bakersfield, CA
11.2012 - 02.2020
- Trained and mentored new associates on sales techniques and customer service standards.
- Facilitated customer interactions to enhance vehicle sales and build lasting relationships.
- Guided customers through financing options, simplifying decision-making processes for purchases.
- Trained new sales associates on product knowledge and effective sales techniques to improve team performance.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Educated customers on warranty options, guiding them towards informed decisions that best suited their needs.
Teacher's Assistant
BCSD
Bakersfield, CA
11.2007 - 11.2012
- Assisted teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Worked with teacher and parents translating english to Spanish conferences about grades and evaluations.
- Held small group activities, promoting student engagement and collaboration.
- Supported classroom management efforts, maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to enhance academic performance and understanding.
- Worked as an after school activity leader substitute.
- Facilitated daily activities, promoting social interaction and developmental skills among children.
- Enhanced child development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lesson plans.
- Supported children''s emotional and social growth by fostering strong relationships, understanding individual needs, and promoting positive behavior.
- Promoted creativity among students using various art projects, music, dance, and imaginative play activities.
- Ensured student safety through vigilant supervision during indoor and outdoor playtimes.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Criminal Justice
UEI
Bakersfield12-2020
High School Diploma -
North High School
Bakersfield06-2004
Skills
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Student tutoring
- Instructional support
- Classroom support
- Individual student assistance
- Student supervision
- Small group and individual assistance
- Classroom management
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Small group instruction
- Supervising student activities
- Material preparation
Certification
- Paraprofessional Certificate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
12.2020 - 01.2026
Sales Associate
CarMax
11.2012 - 02.2020
Teacher's Assistant
BCSD
11.2007 - 11.2012
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Criminal Justice
UEI
High School Diploma -
North High School